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City Council Back in Session
City Council who what? That's right, fall is almost officially here and just like our school kids are back in the classroom, so too is our City Council back to the dais this Tuesday.
Tuesday's City Council will meet at 7 p.m. for a robust agenda, and a very special guest.
To learn more about what will keep the Council busy on Sept. 13, go to: agendas.
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ON THE AGENDA: Prop 218 Proposed Rates Increase
It's Prop 218 season again and that means City Councils everywhere are considering proposed rate increases for 2023 solid and organic waste collection from Recology San Mateo. For Belmont rate payers, the anticipated rate increase is well under 4 percent, which is less than last year’s change and about half of current inflation rates.
Did you know? A public hearing for the proposed rates will be held on Nov. 22, 2022; rate notices will be mailed, but you don't have to wait. You can always comment at this week's City Council meeting, the item is on the agenda.
Click on the link above for more details about the council meeting, or go to our webpage for waste collection proposed rate increase details.
National Night Out Raffle - Sept. 27 City Council Meeting
We'll choose the three winners of the National Night Out raffle prizes at our Sept. 27 City Council meeting. You can join us live to see if you're selected, but you don't have to. We'll follow up with the winners to let them know and make arrangements to collect their prizes after Sept. 27, 2022.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicidal thoughts, much like any mental health condition, can affect anyone.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 immediately.
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You're All Energy Consumption Superstars
Well Done, Belmont
Thank you to all Belmont residents and businesses who reduced their energy consumption this week. Our forecasters tell us that the worst of the summer 2022 heat wave is now behind us, but we hope you'll keep the good habits all year long.
Here's some quick tips to encourage others to be as energy-consumption conscious as you are. Prepare for potential outages and reduce energy consumption during the Flex Alerts with these steps:
- If you must use major appliances, do so before 3 p.m.
- Close your window coverings to keep indoors cooler.
- If you have air conditioning, “pre-cool” your home prior to 3 p.m., then increase the thermostat to least 78 degrees or shut off the air conditioning altogether.
- Charge your devices before 3 p.m.
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Belmont Joins Coastal Cleanup
Mark Your Calendar for Sept. 17, 2022
Join us as we help to keep our shorelines clean of debris that harms wildlife -- and our -- health. Belmont residents are encouraged to make Saturday, Sept. 17 a day to give back to the planet's health right here in Belmont.
Cleanup:
9 a.m. to Noon
Check-in at City Hall (One Twin Pines Lane) at 8 a.m.We encourage volunteers to bring their own gloves and cleanup supplies. Limited cleanup supplies will be available at time of check-in.
Once signed in, choose your shoreline in Belmont to clean of debris. Need a reminder? Find this event on our City's calendar.
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 City Council, Commission, & Committee Meetings
City Council:
Sept. 13, 2022
Closed Session 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 7 p.m.
Planning Commission
Sept. 20, 2022 7 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Oct. 5, 2022 7 p.m.
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New COVID-19 Booster
A new COVID-19 booster designed to protect against multiple strains of the virus will begin to arrive in San Mateo County over the next two weeks.
The county will be updating its vaccine events with information on the new booster, bookmark the site for updates.
Vaccine clinics are expected to re-open the week of Sept. 12, 2022.
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Sunday is the Anniversary of 9/11
Belmont Joins the Nation to Remember
We join in the shared grief as we collectively recognize Sunday, Sept. 11 as the somber anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, known today just as 9//11.
On Sunday, we remember the heroism, courage, selflessness, and dedication of the first responders and the thousands who lost their lives on 9/11. We also reflect on all the spouses, children, parents, siblings and friends who have had to live with the pain of their loss since that horrible day 21 years ago.
These loved ones are missed, but never forgotten.
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department will be honoring those lost on Sept. 11, 2001 at each of its fire stations starting at 6:50 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2022 with a short ceremony of remembrance as the flag is lowered and reset to half-staff.
The fire department will do a larger, more formal ceremony at Station 21, 120 S Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.
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THANK YOU COMMUNITY
You Helped Us Reach 100% Compliance
Gold stars to our local businesses and apartment residents for working with the City and our waste collection contractor, Recology San Mateo County, to meet the goal of being 100 percent compliant with Assembly Bill 1826.
What's AB1826? Belmont residents are super smart and we all know it's the commercial composting law that went into effect in 2016 requiring businesses and multi-family residential buildings to separate their food waste and landscape cuttings from their regular garbage.
Thanks to YOU we're unburdening our landfill of waste that can be composted instead.
Keep up the great work Belmont. Next up is getting 100 percent compliance for all single family homes, State Bill 1383 is the next generation of a similar law to AB 1826.
Need resources, reminders, or tips? Of course you don't, but maybe a friend wants to emulate your awesomeness. Send them this link City of Belmont SB 1383, AND this website which explains both 1826 and 1383.
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It's Baacck. Who Will be This Year's Winner?
Halloween Home Decorating Contest Returns
Out-BOO your neighbors by entering Belmont's third annual Halloween Home Decorating contest.
Categories include 'Too Cute To Spook' and 'Scare-Tastic.'
Winners will receive a lawn sign displaying their achievement and a chance to be featured on Parks and Recreation's social media.
Sign up by Oct. 16, 2022; entries are limited. Learn more.
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The Hideout is Back in Full Swing
Belmont's after-school teen center, "The Hideout," had a jampacked week.
Hideout participants made their own stress balls, cooked up veggie wontons and rainbow grilled cheese sandwiches from scratch, tie-dyed t-shirts and socks, and played musical chairs.
The Hideout is open Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 3 - 5 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. It is closed on Mondays.
To learn more, click here.
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Drop-in Pickleball
Mondays at the Community Center
To kick off 'Pickleball Week' here in Belmont, starting Sept. 19, 2022 our Parks and Recreation Department will be offering free, indoor, drop-in pickleball at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center.
Continuing every Monday, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome to join.
Call 650-595-7444 for more information.
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Maintenance Work this Week
Laurel Avenue Asphalt Repair
This week, Public Works started asphalt repair In front of 840 and 860 Laurel Avenue.
Our Public Works Street & Traffic Division staff removed and replaced 7.5 tons of failed asphalt on Laurel Avenue following a heavy uptick in pothole complaints that could no longer be remedied by patch filling.
To complete this stage of the work, the crew had to close the road to through traffic and we thank residents in the area for their patience during work hours.
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UPCOMING: Maintenance Repair Returns to Laurel Avenue
To complete the work in front of 890 Laurel Avenue, our Public Works Department will be performing the last scheduled asphalt repair on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, weather permitting.
The team will need to close Laurel Avenue to through traffic from Cypress Avenue to Hill Street during work hours. Residents of Laurel Avenue will be permitted to drive to and from their homes at all times and emergency service will have full access at all times.
Detour: Traffic will be detoured to Gordon Avenue during work, look for detour signage in place to guide traffic.
The work hours on Tuesday will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thank you Laurel Avenue area residents for your cooperation and patience while we repair our roads.
 Did you know?
The City of Belmont's Planning Commission meets every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Sign up to receive meeting notifications and agendas.
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 Open for Registrations
Don’t miss Belmont’s annual Water Dog run with something for everyone, from serious runners to a Fido and kids run. This year, the run is set for Saturday, October 8th. Early bird registration ends September 6th.
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